转 Stroke Order — How to Write 转
转 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 车, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
转 Radical and Character Components
转 is a phono-semantic compound: 车 (cart) carries the meaning, while 专 indicates the sound.
Radical: 车 + 4 more strokes
转 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- zhuǎn
- zhuàn
- zhuǎi
Meanings of 转 in Chinese
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zhuǎn转
To migrate, be displaced, or flee, often implying a difficult or forced movement.
洪水过后，村民们被迫转往高地避难
After the flood, the villagers were forced to relocate to higher ground for shelter.
To forward, transmit, or transfer something indirectly, often through an intermediary or to another location.
请你把这封邮件转发给所有同事。
Please forward this email to all colleagues.
To change direction; to turn.
在下一个路口向左转。
Turn left at the next intersection.
To change position; to shift; to move to a different place or direction.
他试图通过转移注意力来避免讨论这个话题。
He tried to avoid discussing the topic by shifting his attention.
to change, to turn (e.g., a situation, condition, or trend)
经过一场大雨，天气逐渐转暖了
After a heavy rain, the weather gradually turned warm.
A measure word used in ancient times, where 'one zhuan' signified a single promotion in rank or level of achievement. It metaphorically refers to accumulating significant merits or honors.
他在比赛中表现优异，连获数转嘉奖，受到大家的一致称赞。
He performed exceptionally well in the competition, continuously earning multiple 'zhuǎn' of commendation and receiving unanimous praise from everyone.
2
zhuàn转
To rotate, spin, or revolve (e.g., wheels, objects, or a planet turning around an axis).
风扇飞快地转动着。
The fan is spinning rapidly.
to rotate; to spin (something)
请你转动把手打开门。
Please turn the handle to open the door.
To revolve or rotate around a central point, describing movement in a circular path.
地球绕着太阳转。
The Earth revolves around the Sun.
A measure word for one turn or revolution.
这个螺丝需要拧几转才能固定
This screw needs to be tightened a few turns to fix it.
3
zhuǎi转
To intentionally use classical or overly formal language in speech or writing to sound refined or elegant, often making it less accessible.
他说话总喜欢转文，让人觉得有点难以亲近。
He always likes to use overly formal language, which makes him seem a bit unapproachable.
Common Words and Phrases with 转
1
Transaminase, also known as aminotransferase, is an enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of an amino group from an amino acid to a keto acid.
医生建议患者定期检查转氨酶水平，以监测肝脏健康状况。
The doctor advised the patient to regularly check transaminase levels to monitor liver health.
2
to turn defeat into victory
通过不懈努力和巧妙的策略，他们成功转败为胜，完成了看似不可能的任务。
Through relentless effort and clever strategy, they successfully turned defeat into victory, accomplishing what seemed like an impossible task.
3
To turn one's back; colloquially, to happen or disappear in an instant.
转背的工夫，她就把所有的盘子都洗干净了
In the blink of an eye, she had washed all the dishes.
4
To change or transform.
随着科技的快速发展，我们的日常生活正在经历显著的转变
With the rapid development of technology, our daily lives are undergoing significant transformations.
5
To relay or rebroadcast a radio or TV program.
这家电视台将转播今晚的足球比赛。
This TV station will broadcast tonight's football match.
6
to turn; to change position or direction, often referring to tossing and turning in bed
她夜不能寐，在床上转侧反侧，难以入睡。
She couldn't sleep all night, tossing and turning in bed, finding it hard to fall asleep.
7
To change or switch production to other goods or services.
为了应对市场变化，这家服装厂决定转产户外运动装备。
To respond to market changes, this apparel factory decided to switch production to outdoor sports equipment.
8
To change trains or buses; to transfer.
我需要在市中心转车去公园。
I need to transfer in the city center to get to the park.
9
To change from one train or bus to another; to transfer.
你需要在这里转乘另一趟列车才能到达目的地。
You need to transfer to another train here to reach your destination.
10
to transship; to transfer ships
为了更快地到达岛屿，我们决定在下一个港口转船。
To reach the island faster, we decided to transfer to another boat at the next port.
11
To pass on or convey a message, information, or greetings through an intermediary.
请您帮我向李老师转达我对她的问候。
Could you please help me convey my regards to Teacher Li?
12
To transfer genetic material from one bacterium to another by a bacteriophage.
科学家们正在研究噬菌体如何通过转导将基因从一个细菌传递到另一个细菌。
Scientists are studying how bacteriophages transfer genes from one bacterium to another through transduction.
13
To change one's route; to make a detour.
前方道路封闭，司机只好转道行驶。
The road ahead was closed, so the driver had to make a detour.
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More words with 转
- diào掉zhuǎn转turn round; turn about; turn back
- wǎn宛zhuǎn转Mild, indirect, and tactful.
- zhǎn辗zhuǎn转toss and turn, pass through many places
- liè捩zhuǎn转to twist; to turn
- liū溜liū溜zhuàn转spinning smoothly, darting around (of eyes)
- niǎn捻zhuàn转ér儿twist, twirl
- zhuǎn转huà化convert, transform
- zhuǎn转shēn身turn around, turn one's back
- wán婉zhuǎn转tactful, melodious
- xuán旋zhuǎn转rotate, spin
- yùn运zhuǎn转operate, run
- zhuǎn转huàn换convert, switch
- zhuǎn转liáng凉turn cooler, get cooler
- zhuàn转quān圈spin, circle
- zhuán转yǎn眼in a flash, in the blink of an eye
- zhuǎn转yí移transfer, shift
- háo好zhuǎn转improve, recover
- liú流zhuǎn转circulate, flow
- niǎn捻niǎn捻zhuàn转ér儿whirligig, spinner
- niú扭zhuǎn转reverse, turn around
Idioms with 转
- zhuǎn转bài败wéi为gōng功turn defeat into success
- zhuǎn转bēi悲wéi为xǐ喜turn sorrow into joy
- zhuǎn转chēn嗔wéi为xǐ喜turn anger into joy
- zhuǎn转huò祸wéi为fú福turn misfortune into fortune
- zhuǎn转miàn面wú无qíng情turn against someone abruptly and show no mercy
- zhuǎn转shùn瞬zhī之jiān间in the blink of an eye
- zhuǎn转wān弯mò抹jiǎo角beat around the bush
- zhuǎn转wēi危wéi为ān安turn danger into safety
- zhuǎn转yǎn眼jí即shì逝vanish in the blink of an eye
- zhuǎn转yǎn眼zhī之jiān间in the blink of an eye
- zhuǎn转zhàn战qiān千lǐ里Campaign continuously over vast distances
- chóu愁cháng肠jiǔ九zhuǎn转tormented by deep sorrow or gnawing anxiety
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Open the tool →Questions about 转
What does 转 mean in Chinese?
转 (zhuǎn) means “To migrate” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 转?
转 has 3 pronunciations: zhuǎn, zhuàn, zhuǎi.
How many strokes does 转 have?
转 has 8 strokes.
How do you write 转?
转 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 车. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 转?
The radical of 转 is 车, and 转 is a phono-semantic compound.
